2001 YAMAHA TW125 steering wheel

Adjusting the engine idling speed ....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ..........................6-16
Tires .................................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ..................................................6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play...................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .........................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ..........................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ..................................6-25
Drive chain slack ..............................................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ................6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .......................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .....................................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...........6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension .......................6-29
Checking the front fork .....................................6-30
Checking the steering ......................................6-30Checking the wheel bearings ...........................6-31
Battery..............................................................6-31
Replacing the fuse ...........................................6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ...........................6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .....................6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ....................6-37
Supporting the motorcycle ...............................6-37
Front wheel ......................................................6-38
Rear wheel .......................................................6-39
Troubleshooting ...............................................6-41
Troubleshooting chart ......................................6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE .............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage ..............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................8-1
Conversion table ................................................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..............................9-1
Identification numbers ........................................9-1
Key identification number...................................9-1
Vehicle identification number .............................9-1
Model label.........................................................9-2
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*Wheels¥ Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥ Tighten spokes if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires¥ Check tread depth and for damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.
¥ Check air pressure.
¥ Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings¥ Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm¥ Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
¥ Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000km
14 Drive chain¥ Check chain slack.
¥ Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
¥ Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle in the rain
15*Steering bearings¥ Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥ Lubricate with lithium-soap-based greaseEvery 24,000km
16*Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17 Sidestand¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Sidestand switch¥ Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
19*Front fork¥ Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear shock absorber
assembly pivoting
points¥ Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
¥ Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.ÖÖ
21*Carburetor¥ Check starter (choke) operation.
¥ Adjust engine idling speed.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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EAU02939
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
wSecurely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU00794
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
wSecurely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
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BatteryA poorly maintained battery will cor-
rode and discharge quickly. The elec-
trolyte level, battery lead connections
and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU01144
Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play
in the wheel hub or if the wheel does
not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the wheel bearings.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.
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